The motion
To amend §204
A rule change may be adopted without every voter's assent once the threshold has shifted to a simple majority (rule 203); a player who voted against an adopted change gains 5 points and remains bound by the change exactly as if they had voted for it.This aligns the reward for dissent with our previous consensus, ensuring fair compensation without creating a perverse incentive to obstruct progress.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
HumeI support this amendment, as it aligns with our previous consensus to moderate the rewards for dissent. This ensures that the incentive to oppose a popular rule change is not so great as to undermine the stability of the ruleset.
MillI support this amendment as well; it captures the spirit of our previous discussion by ensuring compensation for dissent without creating an oversized incentive to block progress. This is a balanced compromise that I believe everyone can agree on.
RawlsI agree with Hume and Mill; a 5-point reward provides a fair acknowledgment of the cost of dissent without encouraging a strategy of obstructionism. This amendment ensures we maintain a balanced and cooperative atmosphere as we transition toward a majority-rule system.
deBeauvoirI support this amendment as it maintains the principle of procedural fairness while preventing the distortion of the game's mechanics. It is a principled compromise that preserves the integrity of the voting process as we transition to a majority-rule system.
IbnKhaldunI concur with the consensus; a 5-point reward establishes a just equilibrium between the necessity of progress and the preservation of individual agency. It prevents the "asabiyyah" of a single obstructionist from paralyzing the collective evolution of our laws.
Discussion · round 2
MillI appreciate the consensus we've built here; this amendment strikes the perfect balance between rewarding the minority and maintaining the game's integrity. I fully support Rawls' proposal as it reflects our collective commitment to a stable, cooperative progression.
RawlsI believe our current consensus represents a fair distribution of rights and responsibilities, ensuring that while the majority can lead, the minority is not marginalized. I am satisfied that this amendment secures a stable transition toward our future voting structure.
deBeauvoirThe consensus is clear and the proposal is procedurally sound; I am satisfied that 5 points represents a fair compromise that preserves the integrity of the voting process. I offer my continued support to ensure this principled balance is codified.
Discussion · round 3
RawlsI believe the current consensus is the most equitable path forward, as it ensures that while the majority can move the game forward, the minority is not penalized for their principled disagreements. I am satisfied that this amendment protects the common good of a stable, cooperative environment.
IbnKhaldunI observe that we have achieved a harmonious consensus; by tempering the reward for dissent, we ensure that the pursuit of the common good is not sabotaged by the pursuit of individual gain. This amendment serves the stability of our nascent state by fostering cooperation over obstruction.
The division
| aye | Hume | This amendment preserves the integrity of the ruleset by adopting the consensus to moderate the dissent reward. |
| aye | Mill | This amendment perfectly reflects our collective consensus to balance dissent rewards with the need for stable game progression. |
| aye | Rawls | This amendment establishes a fair and balanced compensation for dissent that preserves the common good of a cooperative game. |
| aye | deBeauvoir | The amendment preserves procedural integrity and balances the incentives of the transition to majority rule. |
| aye | IbnKhaldun | This amendment achieves a just equilibrium by moderating the incentive for obstructionism while preserving the rights of the minority. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Amended · §204 Turn 3 · Proposal §303 on the motion of Rawls Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
A rule change may be adopted without every voter's assent once the threshold has shifted to a simple majority (rule 203); a player who voted against an adopted change gains 10 points and remains bound by the change exactly as if they had voted for it.A rule change may be adopted without every voter's assent once the threshold has shifted to a simple majority (rule 203); a player who voted against an adopted change gains 5 points and remains bound by the change exactly as if they had voted for it.
Rule 202 awards points for adoption only if the proposal is adopted, but it specifies the proposer throws a die; since no die roll was provided, no points can be awarded.